METHYL 3-METHYLSALICYLATE , 98% , 23287-26-5

CAS NO.：23287-26-5

Empirical Formula: C9H10O3

Molecular Weight: 166.17

MDL number: MFCD00020051

EINECS: 245-557-2

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 28-30°C
• Boiling point: 234-236°C
• Density: 1.1683
• refractive index: 1.5354 (estimate)
• Flash point: 234-236°C
• storage temp.: Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
• solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• pka: 10.10±0.10(Predicted)
• form: Oil
• color: Light Brown to Brown
• Water Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
• Sensitive: Hygroscopic

Description and Uses

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an important organic intermediate. Some other applications include it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2-ol. The reaction occurs with reagent Tetrahydrofuran.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H303-H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P280a-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-37
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 38220090